2 Jun
2002
2 Jun
'02
8:52 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gunther Schadow" <gunther(a)aurora.regenstrief.org>
To: "Geoff Roberts" <geoffrob(a)stmarks.pp.catholic.edu.au>au>;
<cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>rg>; <port-vax(a)netbsd.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 03:39 PM
Subject: don't hook no RA90 to the internal power plug on the VAX6000
Hi,
I think I haven't heard from Geoff of Oz for a while, are you still
around?
Came to think about Geoff because I have now blown two fuses of
VAX 6000's internal 110V power hookups (the main power box has
three what looks like standard 110V receptacles.) But not all
of them are equal, so it seems. The one that's not reachable from
the outside seems to be protected by a low-rated fuse. I suppose
now that this is where the backup battery is to be hooked up
an nothing else. I tried to drive an RA92 from there and it always
burned the fuse when the drive spins up.
Hey, Gunther! My 6320 has an RA92 in the cabinet that works just fine. I
converted the VAX to run on single phase, overloaded two phases onto one
120V leg inside the box where the power cord goes in. I didn't check what
fuse was installed though. I can give it a look if you want.
I might take you up on that 4200. Can't say for sure because I've somewhat
overextended my wifes patience(sp?) with my hobby. Is there a
gotta-be-gone-by date?
-Gunther
Bob